Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Delays in Canada
Overview of the Situation
The excitement surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2 has hit a snag in Canada. Pre-orders for this eagerly awaited hybrid console have been postponed just before they were set to begin.
Official Statement from Nintendo
Jonathan Ore, a senior writer at CBC Radio Online, shared an update from Nintendo of Canada on social media.The company announced that pre-orders for the Switch 2 will not start on April 9, 2025. This decision aims to synchronize with pre-order timings in the United States. The statement clarified:
“Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in canada will not start on April 9, 2025, to align with U.S. pre-order timing yet to be determined. We will provide updates later.The launch date remains June 5, 2025.”
Reasons Behind the Delay
This last-minute change follows a similar delay by nintendo of America just days earlier due to President Trump’s proposed tariffs worldwide. That delay was made “to assess potential tariff impacts and changing market conditions.”
Fan Reactions and Pricing Concerns
After the recent Direct presentation about the Switch 2, fans expressed shock over its $450 price tag listed on Nintendo's website—information that was not disclosed during the event itself. With delays affecting both U.S. and Canadian markets due to tariffs, many players worry that prices could rise even higher than $450 (or $500 for special bundles like Mario kart World).
In an interview with a major gaming outlet, Doug Bowser, President of Nintendo of America, stated that tariffs did not influence the pricing of the new console. He explained that factors such as a larger LCD screen and enhanced features like GameChat and bigger joy-Con controllers contributed to this cost.
Launch Date Confirmation
Despite these setbacks regarding pre-orders, it is confirmed that the Switch 2 will still launch as planned on June 5.
what’s Next?
As no new date for pre-orders has been announced yet, those interested in securing their console should stay tuned for updates from Nintendo.
For anyone looking forward to making their purchase when available again soon after announcements are made about pre-order dates or other details related to this exciting release!
